The one area of Pennsylvania genealogy research most people need help in is rural PA in the 1700's and early 1800's. The lack of modern birth, marriage, and death records along with a census that only names heads of households, grinds research to a halt. Below is the summary … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors
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Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
Denys spent the winter doing a lot of reading and has two history books to recommend. Ready to break the narrative of what you know about American history? These books will do it! Episode Notes Sometimes when you can’t make progress in genealogy research, its because you … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
Ultimate Guide to Genealogy Websites
When it comes to researching Pennsylvania records, which major genealogy website is best? I examined the four largest aggregators of genealogy records - Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, FamilySearch - and share what records they have for family historians. Genealogists seek … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to Genealogy Websites
Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
What are the five biggest mistakes genealogists make when researching their Irish or Scots-Irish ancestors? Learn from the experts with the Ulster Historical Foundation on common errors and the best research methods, so you can find those elusive Irish PA ancestors. Episode … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
Podcast Episode 7: 5 Tips on Research in Archives
Denys Allen shares 5 Tips on preparing for your first trip to the archives. You can do these through out 2020 to develop your researching abilities. Topics Discussed Transitioning from online research to in-person research in archives can be difficult. Prepare yourself … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 7: 5 Tips on Research in Archives